AVP, Talent Acquisition

About the role

Position Summary

Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF) is seeking an AVP, Talent Acquisition to lead the recruiting function for BRIF and Birthright Israel's US-based operations. The AVP will oversee the connected work of employer branding and recruiting operations that shape how candidates experience the Birthright Israel brand. Reporting to the General Counsel and sitting within the Talent & HR team, this is a high-ownership role for a talent professional who thinks as much about pipeline and process as they do about brand and market positioning.

About the Birthright Israel Foundation

The Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF) is the U.S.-based philanthropic partner of Birthright Israel, the landmark program that has brought more than 950,000 young Jewish adults from over 65 countries on free, immersive trips to Israel since its founding in 1999. BRIF leads fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship efforts in North America. In the wake of October 7, 2023, BRIF's mission has taken on renewed urgency, and our team is growing to meet this moment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Own the end-to-end hiring process for roles across all departments and seniority levels.

• Partner with department heads and senior leadership to strategize long-term organizational needs and identify talent gaps.

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build diverse, high-quality candidate pools.

• Coordinate with external search firms and ensure every candidate receives a professional, timely, and respectful experience.

Recruitment Operations & Analytics

• Own and optimize the applicant tracking system and related recruiting tools.

• Track and report on recruiting metrics to inform process improvements.

• Develop structured interview frameworks and train hiring managers on evaluation rubrics.

• Gather real-time compensation data and market trends to inform total rewards conversations.

Employer Branding Content & Internal Communications

• Curate and maintain employer profiles on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the Careers page, building an employer brand that attracts mission-aligned candidates.

• Strengthen and manage the employee referral program, encouraging current staff to share open roles through digital channels and digging deep to source their personal networks for stellar candidates.

• Promote new hires profiles, engage current team members to produce "Day in the Life" features, spotlight team achievements, and identify other dynamic promotional opportunities for external audiences.

University, Campus, & Job Fair Relations

• Attend and represent Birthright Israel as an employer at university career fairs, campus events, and general community or industry job fairs to build visibility for open roles.

• Help build out a summer internship program to give motivated, talented college students a chance to experience Birthright Israel and its mission firsthand, with the possible goal of later transitioning into full-time roles after graduation.

• Look for opportunities to partner with Birthright Israel participant recruitment teams to leverage their existing on-campus relationships for talent outreach.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, with demonstrated success across a range of role types and seniority levels.
• Proven ability to recruit across a wide range of functions, from fundraising and development to technical and operational positions.
• Strong sourcing skills, including proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and modern ATS platforms.
• Experience managing employer brand or recruitment marketing efforts.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment.
• Familiarity with senior/executive search processes and external vendor management; comfort with compensation benchmarking or market-rate data.
• Strong sourcing skills, including proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and modern ATS platforms.
• Experience building a talent acquisition function from the ground up.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, lean environment where priorities shift quickly.
• You Are Someone Who
• Is energized by finding, engaging, and closing great candidates.
• Communicates with warmth, clarity, and credibility across all levels of an organization.
• Is highly organized and comfortable managing multiple searches and priorities at once.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, lean environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Balances strong relationship-building instincts with rigorous process and follow-through.
• Brings curiosity and adaptability, learning new functions quickly enough to recruit for them credibly.
• Cares deeply about the mission of Birthright Israel.
• If these statements describe you, you will be successful in this role and should apply.
• Why Join?
• At Birthright Israel, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of the Jewish people. Your work will help ensure that donors feel connected, valued, and inspired to make Birthright Israel possible for generations to come. We offer generous benefits, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance. Employees have access to set aside funds for retirement through our 403(b) plan, which includes a 5% salary match that vests over the first 5 years of employment. Additional perks include generous sick time, annual personal days, as well as a work calendar offering time off for Jewish and secular holidays.